Previous Year Question

The total strength of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is 100. According to the official Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, its strength was earlier 108, but after the creation of Uttaranchal, now Uttarakhand, it was reduced to 100 with effect from 8 November 2000.

The present composition of these 100 seats is 38 elected by Members of the Legislative Assembly, 36 from Local Authorities constituencies, 8 from Graduates' constituencies, 8 from Teachers' constituencies, and 10 nominated by the Governor.

The Legislative Council is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution like the Legislative Assembly. Its members have a six-year term, with approximately one-third retiring every two years.